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After pledging swift results, Trump team prepares for long economic war with Iran

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

Iran’s economy is suffering.

But some of the Trump administration’s dire projections have failed to come to fruition.

Key facts

  • Reported by Washington Post and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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